What We Said About Palestine14 Okt 2024

Episode 13. Escalating tensions: Iran's strike and the pathway to Palestinian statehood (20 Apr 2024)

We discuss the recent significant escalation in the Middle East, as Iran launches over 300 missiles and drones toward Israel, marking a direct military response from Iranian territory for the first time. This action comes six months after a Hamas attack, with most of the Iranian projectiles being intercepted by Israeli, American, and allied forces. We discuss the underlying causes of this strike, including an Israeli attack on the Iranian embassy in Syria, which killed 16 Iranians, and explore the broader implications for regional stability.
We also explore the evolving political landscape concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Australian Senator Penny Wong's comments advocating for a two-state solution have stirred considerable debate. With 140 of the 193 UN member states recognizing the state of Palestine, the international community is poised for a critical vote on Palestinian statehood, despite expected opposition from permanent UN Security Council members like the United States.
Our discussion also covers the internal and external pressures on Australian politics, where leaders grapple with balancing national sentiment and international alliances. The episode unpacks the complexities of these geopolitical dynamics, the role of key figures like Benjamin Netanyahu, and the shifting strategies of nations in response to ongoing conflicts and humanitarian crises.

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Episode 12. The death of Zomi Frankcom and Australia's weak response (6 Apr 2024)

We examine a critical moment in the ongoing conflict in Gaza—the tragic death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom and six colleagues from World Central Kitchen, killed by an Israeli Defense Force s...

14 Okt 202416min

Episode 11. Varoufakis on Gaza: A call for justice and policy change (3 Mar 2024)

In a riveting session at the National Press Club, Yanis Varoufakis, the former Greek Finance Minister and noted economist, delivers a compelling discourse on the dire situation in Gaza, critiquing glo...

14 Okt 202413min

Episode 10. Media misrepresentation in the Gaza conflict (24 Feb 2024)

In this powerful episode, we explore the stark discrepancies in media coverage of the ongoing war in Gaza, particularly focusing on how these narratives influence public perception and policy. The dis...

14 Okt 20249min

Episode 9. Crisis in Gaza: Unfolding humanitarian and political strands (10 Feb 2024)

In this episode, we look into the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza as it continues into 2024. Israeli forces have fired at Palestinians collecting humanitarian aid, amidst rising tensions and escal...

14 Okt 20245min

Episode 8. A broken Ceasefire: The continuing crisis and Australian weakness (12 Dec 2023)

There was cautious optimism about the ceasefire in Gaza, but that hope has quickly faded. The Israel Defense Forces have broken the truce, and the humanitarian crisis has worsened as more Palestinian ...

5 Okt 202412min

Episode 7. Gaza ceasefire: A glimpse of hope amidst a brutal conflict (2 Dec 2023)

Episode 7. Gaza ceasefire: A glimpse of hope amidst a brutal conflict (2 Dec 2023)After weeks of relentless violence in Gaza, a ceasefire has finally been reached—though it’s a ceasefire that Australi...

5 Okt 202424min

Episode 6. The second Nakba: International pressure and the lack of leadership (18 Nov 2023)

As the war in Gaza worsens, the Israeli military continues its relentless bombing, displacing more Palestinians and raising the civilian death toll beyond 10,000. The global outrage is growing, with i...

5 Okt 202419min